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EMILYs List Endorses 16 Democratic Women in Key New Hampshire State House Flip Opportunities

September 9, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed 16 Democratic women for election to the New Hampshire state House. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement:

“EMILYs List is proud to endorse these 16 bold leaders for election to the New Hampshire state House. At a time when New Hampshire families are facing rising costs and feeling the impacts of Trump’s harmful policies, we need leaders who will fight to protect working families and make life more affordable for all. These women are at the center of the fight to flip these critical seats this November, and EMILYs List is proud to stand with them in this fight to build Democratic power and deliver results for New Hampshire families.”

EMILYs List endorses the following candidates for election:

  • Deirdre McEachern (NH-HD Carroll 6)
  • Ella Barrett (NH-HD Grafton 9)
  • Samantha O’Loughlin (NH-HD Hillsborough 10)
  • Heather Robitaille (NH-HD Hillsborough 12)
  • Jane Beaulieu (NH-HD Hillsborough 19)
  • Chrissy Simonds (NH-HD Hillsborough 19)
  • Judi Lanza (NH-HD Hillsborough 29)
  • Ellen Boudreau (NH-HD Hillsborough 39)
  • Teri Harkins (NH-HD Hillsborough 42)
  • Claire Holston (NH-HD Hillsborough 43)
  • Lorrie Carey (NH-HD Merrimack 1)
  • Mariana Beer (NH-HD Merrimack 12)
  • Donna Danis (NH-HD Rockingham 1)
  • Rebecca LaPierre (NH-HD Rockingham 29)
  • Molly McCoy (NH-HD Rockingham 29)
  • Virginia “Ginna” Schonwald (NH-HD Strafford 4)

This cycle, EMILYs List endorsed Rebecca Harned, Shannon Chandley, Carryl Roy, and Dian McCarthy for election in critical flip targets to the New Hampshire state Senate.

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